As car lovers, we always seek top-quality tires to elevate our driving experience. Among the brands that have caught our attention is Federal Tires. With their reputation for exceptional performance and cutting-edge design, many wonder if these top-tier tires are proudly made in the USA. After some research we uncover the truth behind Federal Tires' origins, revealing their international manufacturing story with plants located in Taiwan and China. Federal Tires: A Brand of Excellence [...more]

The article from ProPublica discusses how the recent surge in inflation has affected the tire industry and the prices of rubber imports. According to the article, the prices of natural rubber and synthetic rubber have been on the rise due to several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and increased demand for rubber products. The article highlights the impact of the rising rubber prices on tire manufacturers and consumers. Tire manufacturers have been struggli [...more]

Winter is a unique time of year. Even with the cold weather and sometimes harsh conditions we still love getting together for the holidays, planning outdoor activities on the mild days, and even taking road trips. Road trips --whether they are to visit family and friends, to carve it up on a ski trip, or a just a relaxing time away --can be a lot of fun. But before you head off here are a few maintenance and winter road trip tips to keep you safe and make sure that your trip is filled with good [...more]

Some questions in life have more than one answer: ""Who has the best pizza?", or "How many times can you wear the same shirt?", and of course "When should car tires be replaced?" You can ask anyone those three questions and you'll almost be guaranteed to get a different answer every time, but only one of those questions can have significant impact on your life. And no, it's not the question about the pizza regardless of how great it tastes. The question that can really have an impact on your l [...more]

Note: post edited on 30 September 2014 to replace language stating that Goodyear created a sulfur-free rubber. Despite the name, vulcanized rubber has nothing to do with the pointed-eared aliens from Star Trek and it definitely wasn’t invented by Leonard Nimoy. Vulcanized Rubber was actually invented by Charles Goodyear in the early 19th century.  Goodyear’s vulcanized rubber revolutionized the rubber industry and helped shape global transportation.  In the early 1800’s all rubber products were [...more]

Tire care just doesn't seem to get the attention that it deserves these days compared to general engine maintenance. The rims and tires on car are equally important though. And yet; rotating a car’s tires is something many people rarely have performed, if they bother to do it at all. It’s shocking to hear how many people think that just driving a car rotates the tires by itself. Yes. It's true that the tires are spinning whenever the car is in motion but rotating a car’s tires is something entir [...more]

Anyone who says that the muscle car is dead obviously hasn’t driven the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 392. There is nothing like the thrill of cranking up the 16-valve pushrod 6.4-liter V8 engine and going from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Though without a good set of wheels and tires don’t expect that Challenger to go very far. There are people that can settle for an ordinary stock car but the true dyed-in-the-wool car enthusiast knows that you have to make a few modifications to your ride.  One of [...more]

The good news is that quality car tires are built to last. The even better news is that you can prolong that life by taking good care of the tires. In fact, some tests have shown that proper tire maintenance can extend the life of tires by as much as thirty to fifty percent. When you are looking at tires for sale , each manufacturer should indicate the general longevity of the tire. This information should appear on the label. In most cases, tires can last between 25,000 and 50,000 miles. Choo [...more]

You may have looked at your tires occasionally and noticed that beyond just tread, there are also numbers on your tires. They may look something like 285/50R 20 89V and seem like they might be secret technical markings. These are not secret markings , even if you may not understand them right now, this article will help you understand what it is that the manufacturer is saying with the numbers and help you next time you go to buy new car tires . Take the example above, 285/50R 20 89V and break [...more]

Many people have a bit of fear when setting out to buy new tires.  This is justified, as many people are not really sure of just what they should be looking for in a tire.  And they may not know which tire is the best for their needs, for their own personal driving habits or for the weather that they will be spending the most time driving in. Tires are one of the most important features on a car with regards to safety, so it is important to read up and to know what you will be getting, which re [...more]